# iStock[istockphoto.com](https://www.istockphoto.com)

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/tools/istock

> Licenses stock photos, illustrations and video clips through monthly subscriptions or credit packs. Not stated. Paid from $49/mo.

Licenses stock photos, illustrations and video clips through monthly subscriptions or credit packs.

- Free plan not stated
- From $49/mo
- No Claude or ChatGPT connector yet

Best for: Photo-heavy projects needing safe licensing

[Visit iStock](https://www.istockphoto.com) [Compare stock and B-roll sites](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll)

Made something with iStock? **Post it to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube** by asking Claude or ChatGPT. [Start free](https://ghostedit.ai/connect)

## Questions

**Is iStock free?**
iStock doesn't say on its pricing page.

**Does iStock work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
Not officially, as of October 31, 2026. You can still post what you make with it from Claude or ChatGPT using Ghostedit.

**What are the best iStock alternatives?**
Other stock and B-roll sites creators use: Storyblocks, Pexels, Shutterstock and Unsplash. Compare them side by side on our stock and B-roll sites page.

**How do I post videos made with iStock to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
Export the video from iStock, then ask Claude or ChatGPT to post it with Ghostedit. It goes to every platform at your best time.

Prices from [iStock's pricing page](https://www.istockphoto.com/plans-and-pricing) on October 31, 2026. [Something wrong?](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/submit?tool=istock)

## iStock alternatives

[**Storyblocks**storyblocks.com

Downloads unlimited stock footage, music, templates and images for a flat subscription, with AI editing tools included.Free plan not statedFrom $21/mo billed yearlyClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/storyblocks) [**Pexels**pexels.com

Downloads free stock photos and videos that can be used commercially without crediting the creator.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pexels) [**Shutterstock**shutterstock.com

Finds and licenses stock photos, video, music and sound effects from a very large library.Free plan not statedFrom $29/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/shutterstock) [**Unsplash**unsplash.com

Downloads free high-resolution photos that can be used commercially without asking permission.Free planClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/unsplash)

[Compare all stock and B-roll sites](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll)

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- Listed first in Stock and B-roll
- A followed link to your site

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- Press Check. We look for the link on **istockphoto.com**.

Free. We re-check every week; if the badge comes down, so does the mark.